The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,200
€ 32,200
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 1.8 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
170.4
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
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
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
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
839 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
