The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 32,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1481
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.45 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
350 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5.34 kg/bhp
7.9 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
450 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
