The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 32,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
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
167.6
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
