The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Cabrio Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 35,600
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120i Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i 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 BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.21 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Cabrio
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14.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
14.43 kg/bhp
9.14 kg/bhp
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i Cabrio
54 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
777 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
470 mi
BMW 120i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 120i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
