The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 31,800
€ 28,600
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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1K
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
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 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
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
