The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 34,200
€ 25,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
