The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 34,300
€ 27,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.2
170.2 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %
General
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
