The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 31,700
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 5.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
1765
1984
1481
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
2690
4324
2626
4268
4324 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.02 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.87 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
