The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 32,100
€ 33,700
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
1748
1934
1481
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
2660
4239
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.59 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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).
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)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
