The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
BMW 120d
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.99 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft