The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 19,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
85.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
