The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 34,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 21,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
1K
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 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 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