The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio (08 - 11)
€ 27,800
€ 34,500
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 120d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d 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 120d Cabrio
1479 kg
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.39 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio
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12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
12.33 kg/bhp
9.03 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
542 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
542 mi
634 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
441 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
