The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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 120i (15 - 16)
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 120i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft