The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,800
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 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
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
36 mpg  ( 40 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 MPGe
BMW 120d
16.7 lb
city
27 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft