The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 37,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
12.19 kg/bhp
6.93 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
72 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 125d
63 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
