The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 28,900

€ 38,400

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.75 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft