The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 29,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E87
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
