The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,100
€ 32,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1430
1751
1933
1492
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1492 mm
2660
4227
2620
4258
4227 mm
Length
4258 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.17 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
