The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW M135i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft