The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 21,000
€ 30,600
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
