The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 28,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1748
1934
1786 mm
Width
1748 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2660
4239
4199 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.94 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.24 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
645 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 TDI
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
538 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
