The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 26,400
€ 31,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1430
1751
1933
1481
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1481 mm
2660
4227
2626
4268
4227 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.33 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120d
161 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
340 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.79 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
545 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
