The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 120i is 1.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
166.9 in
Length
165.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.42 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
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