The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,700
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 120i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (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 120i Steptronic 5-door (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 120i
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.73 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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