The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 25,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 37,900
 BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.13 %
BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data