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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 125d
57 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
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)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft