The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 24,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 7.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4329
2620
4258
4329 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.21 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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8.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.04 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 120i
48 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L















