The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 27,100
€ 26,600
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
758 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
