The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,600
 BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.62 %
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
87 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
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
36 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
117 mi
Range
499 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft