The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 20,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
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
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.2 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
