The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,600
€ 28,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 is 2.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
1480
1786
2048
1430
1751
1933
1786 mm
Width
1751 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1480 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4199
2660
4227
4199 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11.58 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
589 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
