The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,900
 BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.81 %
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
129 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 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data