The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 32,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
BMW 123d
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
17.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 123d
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 123d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1208 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
