The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 35,000
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 27,100
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.63 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.87 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft