The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 35,100
 BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.04 %
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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