The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.9 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
545 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
