The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 37,400
€ 23,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
170.4
103.1
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.75 %
General
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
