The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 40,800
€ 27,500
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
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 125d
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.86 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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
