The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 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 considerably. The BMW 125i is 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft