The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 32,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
