The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 32,900
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
170.2 in
Length
165.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.99 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft