The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 35,900
€ 25,900
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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio DPF.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1423
1782
2044
1411
1748
1934
1782 mm
Width
1748 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1411 mm
2578
4246
2660
4360
4246 mm
Length
4360 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1456 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
8.71 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.13 kg/bhp
9.11 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
534 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
