The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 120d is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft