The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 33,400
€ 32,100
€ 33,400
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 VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
1482
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2626
4268
2660
4239
4268 mm
Length
4239 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
1386 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
99 kg
6.67 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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6.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.11 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 123d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
493 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 GTI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
484 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
