The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 26,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
478 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Performance
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
