The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 19,600
€ 29,100
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
1491
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1491 mm
Height
1430 mm
2620
4255
2660
4227
4255 mm
Length
4227 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
1210 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
15.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.2 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
634 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
