The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.4 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
F21
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft