The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 24,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i is 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1421
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4324
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.96 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.67 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
505 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
