The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 37,300
€ 27,500
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.39 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
