The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 20,800

€ 35,400

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.56 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
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 BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft