The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 36,200
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.35 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft