The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.41 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
1K
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
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft