The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,300
 BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
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
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.17 %
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F20
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
*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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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