The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 42,400
€ 29,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 R is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
