The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
E81
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft