The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 33,700
€ 28,600
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
