The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,600
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 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.79 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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