The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 45,200
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 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 Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 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 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.44 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft