The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.17 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
E81
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 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft