The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 31,200
BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 31,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 120i (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.69 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft