The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 36,600
 BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 120d Cabrio
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 Convertible GTI is 4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
104.7
171.7
167.6 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
BMW 120d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Cabrio

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Cabrio

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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d Cabrio
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
576 mi
BMW 120d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
BMW 120d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data