The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,200
 BMW 125i (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (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 125i (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 125i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.32 %
BMW 125i (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
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