The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 125d
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.06 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 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