The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 27,800
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 120i is 2.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
170.4 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.01 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
1657 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
108 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).
28.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft