The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 Performance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
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 Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.62 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
154 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft