The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 32,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 10.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1645
1776
1946
1421
1765
1984
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2690
4324
4221 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.8 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
687 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
