The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 34,900
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
252 kg
16.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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11.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
11.86 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 125d
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
600 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
557 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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