The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 30,600
 BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 5.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1473 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
2690
4324
4270 mm
Length
4324 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.09 %
BMW 120d (11 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
87 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
7.87 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg  ( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
74 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
117 mi
Range
751 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L