The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 32,300
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 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 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.9 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft