The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 32,800
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 12.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
8.78 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 125d
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
759 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
659 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
