The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 23,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.38 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
E87
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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
