The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 40,800
 BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 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
BMW 123d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (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
BMW 123d Cabrio
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %
BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
556 mi
BMW 123d 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data