The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 25,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
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
