The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 28,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.1
167.6
166.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
