The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 32,800
€ 23,700
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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
BMW 125d
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 BMT
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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
