The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 30,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
570 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
