The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 35,600
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 (11 - 13)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120i Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.22 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Cabrio
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
20.14 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
470 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data