The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 24,400
€ 28,500
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
