The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.46 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
F21
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft