The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 40,800
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 125d
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1421
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
1765
1984
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4329 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 125d
221 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.79 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
61 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 125d
69 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
7.1 kg
No data
motorway
4.5 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
702 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
24.9 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L