The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 24,700
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 DSG (09 - 09)
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 DSG (09 - 09)
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
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 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
1199 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