The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,900
 BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 135i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (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 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.21 %
BMW 135i Convertible (08 - 10)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
12.23 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 135i 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