The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
1482
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1482 mm
Height
1430 mm
2629
4270
2660
4227
4270 mm
Length
4227 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.38 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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
50 mpg
( 56 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
56 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
170 mi
Range
545 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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
