The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 44,100
€ 27,300
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
495 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 120i
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
