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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 125i
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
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 125i
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 125i
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
11 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft