The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,300
 BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.74 %
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft