The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 28,100
€ 20,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.16 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
674 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
