The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
 BMW 125i (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
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 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.01 %
BMW 125i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18.89 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 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