The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,200
€ 26,100
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 125i is 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1421
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4324
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.47 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.63 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125i
43 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
490 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
