The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 20,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.6 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
