The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 25,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F20
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 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
*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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft