The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.43 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft