The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 28,100
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 BMW 120d Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.82 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
19.9 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
47 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
634 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
102.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data