The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 39,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d is 1.5 cm longer, 3.5 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
1430
1751
1933
1461
1786
2048
1751 mm
Width
1786 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1430 mm
Height
1461 mm
2660
4227
2578
4212
4227 mm
Length
4212 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.53 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
340 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.85 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
471 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
