The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 33,600
 VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD 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
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTD 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 GTD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
E81
Generation
AU
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

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

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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