The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 28,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
11.71 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
83 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
city
48 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
914 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
70 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 BlueMotion
70 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
