The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 22,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.71 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
E87
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
