The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,900

€ 28,400

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.2
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
3031 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %

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 dual clutch 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
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
404 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
706 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1113 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft