The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 24,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120i is 13 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4329
2578
4199
4329 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.11 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
290 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.04 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
587 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
