The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,600
 BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d 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 BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 123d 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 BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.39 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d 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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 123d 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