The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 34,300
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1421
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
1765
1984
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1421 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.67 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L