The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 27,000
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
166.4 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.73 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
137 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 46 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 DPF
46 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
545 mi
Range
117 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
41.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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