The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 45,500
 BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 135i Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (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
54.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible (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 135i Cabrio
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %
BMW 135i Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 135i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 135i Cabrio
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

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15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
383 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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