The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 35,900

€ 32,500

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 BMW 120d Convertible DPF 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 Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %

General
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
20.09 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
743 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
566 mi
743 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data