The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 37,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.86 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 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 BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft