The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
166.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.11 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1034 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft