The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 37,100
€ 36,900
€ 37,100
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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.4
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
105.9
170.4
103.5
168.3
170.4 in
Length
168.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
F20
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
151 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
567 mi
Range
1553 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
