The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,900
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 123d is 0.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
68.8 in
Width
69.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
166.9 in
Length
166.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.92 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft