The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 39,900
€ 19,600
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
