The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

€ 35,400
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 30,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 125d is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.64 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.13 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft