The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
F21
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft