The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 41,600
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 125d
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
2659 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
659 lb
19.86 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
84 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
31.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
31.65 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft