The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 32,400
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 32,400
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 VW Golf GTD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft