The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 34,900
€ 27,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
1473
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1473 mm
Height
1430 mm
2629
4270
2660
4227
4270 mm
Length
4227 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.83 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
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
36 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
117 mi
Range
393 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
