The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.64 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L