The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167.5 in
Length
166.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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