The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,900
€ 27,300
€ 27,900
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 1.4 TSI is 1.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1645
1776
1946
1421
1748
1934
1776 mm
Width
1748 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2660
4239
4221 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.46 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.3 kg/bhp
8.18 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
503 mi
Range
499 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
