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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
1KP
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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
