The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 37,100
€ 23,800
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
795 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
