The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 30,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.69 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
1K
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 manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
422 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
