The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 23,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.08 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
759 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
