The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,400
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 Performance is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 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 Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 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 Performance
BMW 125i
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.35 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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