The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 37,100
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.4 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.16 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft