The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,900
€ 34,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 5.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
1482
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
2629
4270
2690
4324
4270 mm
Length
4324 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.53 %
General
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.72 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
6.72 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
45 mpg
BMW 125i
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
170 mi
Range
513 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
43 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 e-Golf
43 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
