The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 30,700
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120i
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
493 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
