The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 36,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 GTE is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
58.4
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.3
105.9
170.4
168.3 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.31 %
General
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1553 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
