The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 39,900
€ 22,600
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 BMW M135i is 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1411
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1411 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.75 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
404 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
