The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 23,100
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120i is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.42 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
