The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 26,400
BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 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 Performance OPF.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120d (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
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