The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 36,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 7.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
4329
4255 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 125d
61 mpg
city
55 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
818 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
