The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Cabrio (11 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 38,700
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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 123d Cabrio
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.11 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
240 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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9.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
9.39 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
534 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
534 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
436 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
