The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
166.9 in
Length
168.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
40 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft