The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 20,800
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.85 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
