The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 27,800
€ 19,600
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
12.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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
