Volkswagen Golf GTI vs BMW 1 Series 120d xDrive

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 7.4 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 163 hp).
  • BMW 1 Series 120d xDrive has more cargo volume (380 L vs 374 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $42,800).
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 BMW 1 Series 120d xDrive studio car image
BMW
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s7.4 s
Top Speed250 km/h228 km/h
Power265 hp163 hp
Torque370 Nm400 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L49 L
Efficiency7 L/100km5.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km136 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,290 mm4,361 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm136 mm
Cargo374 L380 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,530 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$31,290$42,800