The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 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 GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.93 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft