The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 28,000
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,000
 BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)
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 BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.19 %
BMW 120d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.14 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data