The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 24,700
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 7.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4329
2620
4258
4329 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1294 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
231 kg
15.15 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
