The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 32,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 Performance is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-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
*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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
