The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 33,600
 BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.66 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft