The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 25,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.86 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
