The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 R is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
1K
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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