The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 35,400
€ 31,400
€ 35,400
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 slightly. The BMW 120d is 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.33 %
General
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
