The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 26,100
€ 33,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 7.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4329
2620
4255
4329 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.03 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.01 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
587 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
