The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 33,500
€ 25,000
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 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 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.91 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
