The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 35,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4329 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.68 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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8.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.18 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
74 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
5 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
751 mi
Range
249 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L