The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,400
 BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 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 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
102.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft