The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 37,100
 BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 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 DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible (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
BMW 125i Cabrio
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.18 %
BMW 125i Convertible (08 - 11)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 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
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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