The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.36 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
E81
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
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