The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 40,800
 BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 125d
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

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

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.92 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
702 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 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