The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 19,600
€ 36,300
€ 19,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
