The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 37,300
€ 27,300
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.41 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
