The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 34,400
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 8.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
105.9
170.4
166.2 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
513 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
