The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,400

€ 40,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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