The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.57 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft