The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 32,800
€ 27,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.72 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
393 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
