The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 37,400
€ 25,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf R is 1.5 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
1461
1786
2048
1430
1751
1933
1786 mm
Width
1751 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1461 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4212
2660
4227
4212 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.23 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
439 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
