The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 34,400
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 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 5.1 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 DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.38 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft