The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 32,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
534 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
