The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 34,300
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
