The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 35,800

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 Clubsport.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
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
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft