The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,500
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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft