The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,600
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 32,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.81 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft