The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.46 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft