The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 26,500

€ 28,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.79 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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