The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 36,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.21 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F21
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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125i
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
533 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
