The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 27,900
€ 35,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
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
170.4
166.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
751 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
