The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 19,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 BMW 125d is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
16.2 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
