The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,100
€ 23,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
