The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,400
 BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.9 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 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
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 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
BMW 120d (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft