The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 21,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.14 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
647 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft