2012 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 BMW 120 and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 350 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 120 | GTD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
