The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 41,600
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 125d
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.48 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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