The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Cabrio (08 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 37,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 11.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
5.82 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
11.02 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
587 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
