The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 29,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
168.7
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
