The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
 BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft