The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.6 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.4 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

 REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft