The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 32,700
 BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
63 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
117 mi
Range
769 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
769 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).
86.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft