The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 30,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
1482
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2660
4239
4270 mm
Length
4239 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.22 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 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
53 mpg
( 60 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
188 MPGe
60 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
170 mi
Range
598 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
43 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).
109.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
