The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 31,400
€ 25,200
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 120i is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120i
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 120i
VW Golf GTD
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.39 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
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
