The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
971 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft