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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
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