The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 33,400
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,600
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.74 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft