The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 34,400
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.14 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data