The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 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 (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft