The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 GTE is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168.1 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.18 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft