The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,400
€ 21,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
