The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 37,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.5
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.8
166.4 in
Length
165.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.23 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
