The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 46,900
 BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 27,300
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 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.09 %
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data