The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 29,700
 BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 GTE is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.96 %
BMW 120i (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft