The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 28,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
