The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,500
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.76 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 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