The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 48,900
€ 19,000
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M135i is 2.4 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
105.1
170
103.1
167.6
170 in
Length
167.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
24.64 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
F40
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft

















