The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,200
€ 22,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.9 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.84 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
414 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
