The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 24,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.4
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 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.18 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
