The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 34,400
€ 27,300
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.41 %
General
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
210 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
9.14 kg/bhp
14.4 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
42 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
484 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
484 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
