The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 31,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTD is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.19 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft