The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 ACT BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.56 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft