The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft