The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 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 BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.72 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft