The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 31,800
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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft