The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 18,700
€ 27,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
