The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 28,100
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
15.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
107 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
