The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 123d is 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 Golf 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 Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 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).
111 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft