The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 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