The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 25,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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 OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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 OPF ACT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.29 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft