The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 45,200
€ 39,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 R is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
55.3
70.2
80.5
55.6
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
101.5
168
104.7
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
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 123d Cabrio
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Cabrio
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
417 mi
Range
537 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible R
BMW 123d Cabrio
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
