The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 30,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,800
 BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 125d
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.26 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
702 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft