The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
E88
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
17.71 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data