The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 25,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 6.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4324
2620
4258
4324 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.3 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
