The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft