The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 39,400
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 38,000
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.86 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
127 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 TCR OPF
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft