The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 29,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.07 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.84 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125d
58 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
