The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft