The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
E81
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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