The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 21,400
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.16 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
83.4 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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft