The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
CD
Generation
F21
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 SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft