The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,800

€ 44,100

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
1421
1765
1984
1465
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4324
2626
4263
4324 mm
Length
4263 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
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 R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L