The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 18,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 120i is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.83 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
E87
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
