The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 32,200
€ 24,100
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
