The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 26,400
BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120d (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft