The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 27,600
€ 42,100
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 slightly. The BMW M135i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.08 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.57 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
