The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 22,100
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1480
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4239
2578
4199
4239 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.75 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.23 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
674 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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