The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.98 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft