The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 18,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.85 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
