The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 34,900
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 VW e-Golf is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.3 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
87 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
52 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
117 mi
Range
621 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft