The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 23,100
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.79 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 TDI BlueMotion
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8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
