The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 1.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
166.9 in
Length
165.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.34 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft