The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 37,800
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 32,900
 BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 Clubsport is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
11.78 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
450 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 GTI Clubsport
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft