The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,300
€ 28,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 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
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
674 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 OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
