The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.58 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.42 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
157 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
44 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
1657 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft