The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 42,900
€ 18,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
1411
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1411 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1217 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
303 kg
19.93 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf 1.4
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
132 NM
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.81 kg/bhp
15.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
431 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
