The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 25,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 6.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1421
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4324
2620
4258
4324 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.33 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
49 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
