The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 33,300
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120i
43 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
587 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
24.9 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft