The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 28,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
687 mi
Range
302 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
