The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.23 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
E81
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft