The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 19,800
€ 35,000
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 125i
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.04 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F20
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 1.6
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 125i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
