The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 42,200
€ 26,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
404 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
