The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 38,000
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 SCR is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
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 SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
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 SCR
BMW 120d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.44 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft