The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 24,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.4 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
