The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
769 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft