The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 45,300
€ 28,500
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
167.8
104.7
166.4
167.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
