The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 2.5 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167.5 in
Length
170 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.86 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft