The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1430
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
1751
1933
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
2660
4227
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4227 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.25 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg  ( 48 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d DPF
48 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
5 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
471 mi
Range
249 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L