The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 32,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.46 %
General
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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 GTD
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
