The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 Performance OPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
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 Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 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