The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (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 BMT
BMW 120d
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.41 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 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