The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1430
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1491 mm
Height
1430 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
2660
4227
4255 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.02 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg  ( 48 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
48 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
7.4 kg
city
32 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
242 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L