The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 39,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 10.8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 22.4 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1645
1776
1946
1421
1765
1984
1776 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1645 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4221
2690
4329
4221 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.61 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
110 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
14.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.27 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
521 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
