The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft