The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
127 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft