The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 18,100

€ 34,200

€ 18,100
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 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
280 kg
18.86 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
634 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L