The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.63 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.38 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft