The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 37,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 6.9 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
1449 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.75 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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9.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.79 kg/bhp
6.93 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
