The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 45,200
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 9.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the VW Golf Cabriolet R.
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1411
1748
1934
1405
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1405 mm
2660
4360
2578
4266
4360 mm
Length
4266 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.18 %
General
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
175 bhp
261 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Performance
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet R
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9.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
9.11 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
50 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet R
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
566 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
566 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet R
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
VW Golf Cabriolet R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
386 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
