The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Cabrio Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 39,600
€ 27,300
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d 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 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.24 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
14.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
14.4 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
712 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
712 mi
537 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).
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 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d Cabrio
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
