The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.75 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
F20
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft