The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
2660
4239
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.56 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
E87
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.44 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L