The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft