The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 28,600
€ 21,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.38 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
