The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 31,300
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.71 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.42 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft