The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 38,400
€ 23,100
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer and 5.8 cm lower.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1434
1799
2081
1492
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1434 mm
Height
1492 mm
2670
4319
2620
4258
4319 mm
Length
4258 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1246 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
344 kg
21.64 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F40
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.5 kg/bhp
10.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
63 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
690 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
