The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft