The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.19 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft