The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
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 SCR
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 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

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft