The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 44,100
€ 30,900
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
1465
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1465 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4263
2660
4239
4263 mm
Length
4239 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.65 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
495 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
