The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 35,100

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.38 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
6.7 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L