The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 33,400
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.4
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.41 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
587 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
