The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 32,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.6 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
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.4 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
687 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
