The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 120i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 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
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 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 R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft