The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 23,400
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
513 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
