The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 32,600
€ 22,100
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
556 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
