The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 28,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
14.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
city
48 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
706 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
497 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
