The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
