The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 35,100
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F20
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft