The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 29,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.75 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft