The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 25,100
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
170.4 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.52 %
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft