The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 36,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 6.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1421
1748
1934
1482
1799
2027
1748 mm
Width
1799 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1482 mm
2660
4239
2626
4268
4239 mm
Length
4268 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.34 %
General
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.44 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
576 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
