The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d DPF is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.49 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft