The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.43 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
148 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data