The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 34,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 11.2 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
1461
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4212
2690
4324
4212 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
106 kg
6.88 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
444 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 R
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
