The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
21.08 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F40
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
85.3 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft