The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 29,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.2
166.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
751 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
