The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 21,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.67 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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