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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.23 %

General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft