The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 30,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.38 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
1K
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 manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
