The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 123d
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (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
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft