The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,600
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,700
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,600
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 11.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1411
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1748 mm
Width
1782 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
2660
4360
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4360 mm
Length
4246 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.82 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
201 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d Cabrio
400 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
8.03 kg/bhp
11.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
537 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data