The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 32,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
675 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
