The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,300
 BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.17 %
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
43 mpg
BMW 120i
17 lb
city
34 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
587 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft