The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 34,400
€ 26,700
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1411
1748
1934
1423
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4360
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.12 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
210 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
9.14 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
484 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
633 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
