The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft