The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 27,000

€ 28,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.3
166.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.83 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft