The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 35,400

€ 23,900

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %

General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.13 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft