The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 28,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
