The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
 BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18) BMW 120i
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 2.9 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 DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.13 %
BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*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 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft