The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 28,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
CD
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
675 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
