The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 23,700
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.13 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
