The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (11 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 33,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
56
70.2
80.5
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
167.2
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.91 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
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30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
484 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
484 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
