The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 34,900

€ 22,100

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1421
1748
1934
1480
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2660
4239
2578
4199
4239 mm
Length
4199 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.98 %

General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.44 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
576 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L