The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,500
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 Performance is 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.21 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L