The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft