The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 26,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.08 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
684 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 SCR
102.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
