The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,200
 BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
BMW 120i (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 120i
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft