The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,100
€ 27,000
€ 26,100
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 SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
1492
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1492 mm
Height
1430 mm
2620
4258
2660
4227
4258 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
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 SCR
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
