The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,300
 BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (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 xDrive 5-door (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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
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
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

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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