The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 33,000
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 VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.6 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 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