The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,100
€ 21,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
1430
1751
1933
1480
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4227
2578
4199
4227 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.23 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
