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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.82 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
