The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4329 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.57 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
7.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.73 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
77 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
7.6 kg
No data
motorway
4.7 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
788 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L