The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 43,000
BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft