The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT € 46,900
BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 135i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.2 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i 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 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 135i Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i 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