The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.3 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft