The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 18,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.9
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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.46 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
