The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 25,400

€ 30,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 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
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
280 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
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 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
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
751 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft