The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 32,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1421
1765
1984
1491
1789
2073
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4329
2619
4284
4329 mm
Length
4284 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.93 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
76 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
