The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 34,200
€ 26,000
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1621
1759
1946
1748 mm
Width
1759 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2660
4239
2578
4204
4239 mm
Length
4204 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.94 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
E81
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
