The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,900
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4324 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.98 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
154 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.98 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
58 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
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