The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.16 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
140 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
50 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
598 mi
Range
117 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft