The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 32,600
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 6.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2690
4324
4258 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
634 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
493 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
