The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,500
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 BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
1430
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
1751
1933
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
2660
4227
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4227 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.86 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
340 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.85 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L