The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 35,100
 BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 42,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.91 %
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft