The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 26,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
E87
Generation
AU
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 1.6 TDI SCR
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
