The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 48,900
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M135i
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170 in
Length
167.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F40
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M135i
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
457 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft