The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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 GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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 Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.53 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft