The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 32,100
€ 27,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
