The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 32,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.7
166.9
166.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
