The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 39,200
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 125i
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 GTD is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
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 GTD
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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