The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
VW Golf R
BMW 125d
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
165.8 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft