The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 31,300
€ 38,400
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
485 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 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
