The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 31,200
€ 31,900
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.4
103.5
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
General
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
143 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120i
41 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
567 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
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).
43 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
