The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 22,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1430
1751
1933
1480
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4227
2578
4199
4227 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.81 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
340 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.85 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
