The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 23,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.12 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E81
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 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
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
971 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 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
