The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

€ 30,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 30,600
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
621 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data