The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 26,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.13 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
