The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 27,300
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
