The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,300
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
F21
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft