The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.78 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft