The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) 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 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg

Weight Difference:
187 kg
12.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
61 mpg
city
49 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
547 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L