The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 26,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1430
1751
1933
1491
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1491 mm
2660
4227
2620
4255
4227 mm
Length
4255 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.83 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
545 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
