The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 25,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1421
1748
1934
1492
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1492 mm
2660
4239
2620
4258
4239 mm
Length
4258 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.8 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
