The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 26,000
€ 37,300
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 slightly. The BMW 120d is 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.77 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
F21
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
751 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
