The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 32,300
 BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Clubsport S is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
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 Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.88 %
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft