The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 35,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
 VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
170.4 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.04 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft