The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 38,400
€ 20,800
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1434
1799
2081
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2670
4319
2578
4199
4319 mm
Length
4199 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
326 kg
20.5 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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8.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.5 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
63 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
