The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 24,500
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.3 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
52 MPGe
BMW 123d
17 lb
city
37 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
242 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft