The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.67 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft