The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 42,200
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 considerably. The BMW M135i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.05 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
678 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft