The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1421
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1482 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4329
4268 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.57 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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12.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.37 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
50 mpg
BMW 125i
7.1 kg
city
39 mpg
5 kg
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
249 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
534 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L