The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1430
1751
1933
1480
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4227
2578
4199
4227 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
181 kg
12.79 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
545 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
