The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW e-Golf is 1.9 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168.1 in
Length
170 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.74 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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
117 mi
Range
690 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft