The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 BMW M135i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M135i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.74 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft