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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.8
104.7
166.4
165.8 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.23 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
