The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 22,800
€ 28,800
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
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 SCR
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
