The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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