The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 44,000
€ 23,000
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
170.9
101.5
165.5
170.9 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.95 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.09 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
