The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 34,900

€ 21,900

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.78 %

General
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.91 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L