The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 32,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 125d
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 125d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
