The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.19 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
181 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
140 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 BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
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