The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTI Performance is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.81 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F40
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft