The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 42,400
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 R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
VW Golf R
BMW 123d
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
BMW 123d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 123d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft