The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 37,500
€ 23,700
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 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
