The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 30,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.8 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.96 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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14.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.27 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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