The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 27,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4324
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.47 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.72 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
8.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
52 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
