The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 38,700
 BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13) BMW 123d Cabrio
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 123d Convertible (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 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.25 %
BMW 123d Convertible (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
598 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data