The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 39,200
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 125i
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 125i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft