The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 R is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft