The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,100
€ 20,600
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 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
68.8
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.9
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
2778 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
33.07 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
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
589 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
109.9 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
1213 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
