The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft