The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120d DPF
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