The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 22,500
€ 28,500
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
833 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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
