The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 25,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
