The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.02 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 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
152 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
BMW 125i
16.3 lb
city
27 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
242 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 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