The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 39,200
€ 22,100
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.1
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.79 %
General
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F20
Generation
CD
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 Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
521 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft


















