The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 31,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
1421
1748
1934
1482
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2660
4239
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.52 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.01 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.24 kg/bhp
6.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
499 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
