The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 32,900
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.6 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
F20
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft