The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
€ 29,400
€ 31,900
€ 29,400
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.5
168.1
166.9 in
Length
168.1 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
138 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
36 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
36 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
499 mi
Range
170 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
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
125 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
