The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 30,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 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
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
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 OPF ACT
BMW 120d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
