The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 120d is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
653 lb
18.63 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
F40
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft