The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 29,400
€ 34,900
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 125d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
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 125d
1501 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
10.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.88 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 125d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
569 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
