The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft