The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 37,100
€ 25,100
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 125i is 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 8.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
166.2
170.4 in
Length
166.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %
General
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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).
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 CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
