The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 18,100
€ 27,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
