The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 29,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d DPF is 0.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.2
166.4 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
