The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft