The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,400
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 SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
CD
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft