The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 34,900
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 34,000
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Clubsport is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.49 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.61 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
444 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft