The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 37,300
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.04 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft