The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.7 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg  ( 58 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
58 MPGe
BMW 123d
7.6 kg
city
41 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
No data
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
293 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
576 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L