The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 25,200
€ 22,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.97 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
