The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
 BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11) BMW 120i Cabrio
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 120i Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (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 BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 120i Convertible (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 BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
BMW 120i Convertible (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 120i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data