The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.47 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft