The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 34,300
€ 42,400
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
513 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
