The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 36,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.4
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.5
168.3
166.4 in
Length
168.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
545 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
