The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.69 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft