The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 31,800
 BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 OPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.1 %
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft