The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 23,700
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.74 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
