The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 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 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168.1 in
Length
166.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.39 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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 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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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
41 mpg  ( 46 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
46 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
117.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 120d DPF
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