The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
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
3144 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

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 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
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
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft