The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 18,900
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.46 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
