The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 30,100
€ 25,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
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
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.69 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
