The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 45,300
€ 25,200
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.4
103.4
167.8
166.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
