The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 39,900
€ 23,900
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 21 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1411
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1411 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.6 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.75 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
404 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
