The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

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 S.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (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 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (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 S
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
F20
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
41 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data