The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Cabrio DPF (08 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 33,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio DPF.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
5.49 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
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14.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.06 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.4 kg/bhp
9.06 kg/bhp
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
712 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d Cabrio DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
