The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 17,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.69 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
F20
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.38 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
