The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 40,300
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 TCR OPF.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.4
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR 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).
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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
