The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 33,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.38 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
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 Convertible DPF
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
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20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
