The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 37,300
€ 45,300
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
