The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 29,800
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
BMW 120d BluePerformance
15.6 lb
city
44 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
256 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
