The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,400
€ 27,000
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
