The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 34,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
