The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 25,400

€ 35,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.92 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
30.13 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
600 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data