The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

€ 21,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,100
 BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 21,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
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 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.08 %
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft