The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 125d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (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 125d Steptronic (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 125d
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.27 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

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

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
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 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
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