The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,600
 BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (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 BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.72 %
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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