The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 25,900
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 BMW 120d Cabrio DPF is 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1411
1748
1934
1423
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4360
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.14 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
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9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.06 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
621 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
