The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.58 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft