The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,600
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
1421
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1421 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4329 mm
Length
4268 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
350 NM
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

86 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
6.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.72 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125i
45 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L