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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.69 %
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.04 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
61 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft