The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
 BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.03 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
*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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft