The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
€ 33,500
€ 33,200
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 120i Cabrio is 4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.6
68.8
76.1
55.7
70.2
80.5
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.6 in
Height
55.7 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.83 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
19.75 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
144 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
