The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 23,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.8 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1430
1751
1933
1480
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4227
2578
4199
4227 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.6 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.12 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
