The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 34,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 13 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2690
4329
4199 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.38 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
6.74 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
