The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 33,600
€ 25,200
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
1481
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1481 mm
Height
1430 mm
2626
4268
2660
4227
4268 mm
Length
4227 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.71 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTD
63 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
690 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L

















