The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 35,100
 BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
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 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.85 %
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
CD
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft