The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 31,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 120i is 0.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 8.5 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.3 in
Height
64.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.2
166.4 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.29 %
General
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
