The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 33,600
€ 27,000
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
1430
1751
1933
1481
1799
2027
1751 mm
Width
1799 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1430 mm
Height
1481 mm
2660
4227
2626
4268
4227 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
545 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
