The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 37,300

€ 36,900

€ 37,300
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 is 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
1765
1984
1482
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2690
4329
2626
4268
4329 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.25 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L