The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 37,500
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,700
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 123d Cabrio is 4.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 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 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 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 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 123d Convertible (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
587 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data