The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 20,200
€ 36,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6
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
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
