The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
