The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 23,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
133 kg
9.05 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.84 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125d
58 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
