The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 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 (12 - 15)
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 (12 - 15)
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 125d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.5 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 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