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 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
44 mpg
( 50 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
157 MPGe
50 MPGe
BMW 120d
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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
