The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 30,600
€ 29,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
F21
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
