The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
165.3 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft