The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 32,100
€ 29,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
