The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 35,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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
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 TSI
BMW 125i
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F20
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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
