The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d DPF
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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft