The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 29,400
€ 25,400
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E87
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
499 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
