The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Cabrio (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 37,500
€ 25,400
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 123d Cabrio is 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 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 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.01 %
General
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
587 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
587 mi
600 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
108 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
429 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
