The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.99 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
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 Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 Golf 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 Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft