The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 32,200
€ 36,900
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.5
168.3
170.2 in
Length
168.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
152 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
