The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft