The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,600
€ 24,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.19 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
