The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
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 1.6 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.7
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.34 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
110 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
670 mi
Range
499 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
