The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,200
€ 33,600
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 4.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
1491
1789
2073
1421
1765
1984
1789 mm
Width
1765 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2619
4284
2690
4329
4284 mm
Length
4329 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.37 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
6.72 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 125i
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
839 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
