The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,100
€ 27,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 0.6 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 21.5 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
1645
1776
1946
1430
1751
1933
1776 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1645 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4221
2660
4227
4221 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.16 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
13.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
13.4 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
542 mi
Range
393 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L












