The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 23,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.81 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
