The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,700
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 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
43 mpg  ( 48 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
48 MPGe
BMW 123d
15.6 lb
city
34 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
302 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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
25.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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