The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Cabrio (08 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 37,100
€ 30,600
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
1423
1782
2044
1411
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4246
2660
4360
4246 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i Cabrio
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
270 NM
BMW 125i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Cabrio
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10.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
10.17 kg/bhp
7.37 kg/bhp
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
58 mpg
city
24 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
814 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
