The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 27,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Convertible DPF is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
68.8
76.1
56
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
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.28 %
General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
