The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 27,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 SCR is 7.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
1492
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2690
4329
4258 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
250 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120i
64 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
