The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 47,100
 BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
54.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 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
BMW 135i Cabrio
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.7 %
BMW 135i Convertible Sport-Automatic (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data