The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 28,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 4.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.2
170.2 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
769 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
