The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 27,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
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
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.58 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
