The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 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 5.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4324 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.67 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L