The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 36,700
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.2 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
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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
