The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 36,600
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.68 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data