The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
168 in
Length
166.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.37 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft