The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 33,200
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 39,900
 BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 125i Cabrio
€ 33,200
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 GTI is 4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 125i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 125i Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 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
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
167.6 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 125i Cabrio
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.08 %
BMW 125i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 125i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 125i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 125i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 125i Cabrio
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
397 mi
BMW 125i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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 GTI
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 125i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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