The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
2690
4329
4255 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1865 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.51 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
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
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
50 mpg
BMW 120i
7.4 kg
city
38 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
242 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L