The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 30,700
€ 32,800
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
1481
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1481 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2690
4324
4268 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
1377 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.33 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.61 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf GTD
67 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
739 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
473 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
