The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 35,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4324
4199 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.63 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 125d
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
899 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
436 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
