The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 38,400
€ 25,400
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
170
103.1
168.7
170 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.21 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F40
Generation
CD
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 manual 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
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft




















