The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 28,500

€ 29,800

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 0.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.2
166.4 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.24 %

General
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft