The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 26,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1421
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
139 kg
9.27 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
