The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 28,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d DPF is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.46 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft














