The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,100
 BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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 BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

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 automatic 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
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
406 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 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