The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 22,100
€ 25,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1480
1786
2048
1430
1751
1933
1786 mm
Width
1751 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1480 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4199
2660
4227
4199 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.57 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.63 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
