The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 44,000
€ 25,600
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M135i is 13.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 21 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1411 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4340
2578
4204
4340 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.74 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
5.03 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
