The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 29,700
BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 120i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.04 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft