The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)
€ 25,300
€ 33,200
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 TSI OPF ACT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
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
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.01 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
