The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,600
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.81 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft