The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,500
€ 29,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1480
1786
2048
1430
1751
1933
1786 mm
Width
1751 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1480 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4199
2660
4227
4199 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.96 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
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
111 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
