The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 26,700

€ 37,900

€ 26,700
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 BMT 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 BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
56
70.2
80.5
55.6
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
101.5
167.2
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 BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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 BMT
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data