The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 31,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
