The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)

€ 26,700
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
 BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
BMW 120d (11 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
AU
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 BMT
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BMT
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft