The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 35,900
€ 29,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
168
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
154 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
