The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 34,200
€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
104.7
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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
