The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
17.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
F20
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft