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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.24 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg  ( 40 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d DPF
40 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft