The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 BMT (10 - 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 BMT
BMW 125d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.07 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
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 BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft