The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 33,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.35 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
