The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.36 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
CD
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft