The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft