The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
57 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft