The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 38,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 125i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 125i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
