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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
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