The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 48,900
€ 21,200
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.5
170 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.25 %
General
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
F40
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
302 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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11.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.68 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M135i
457 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M135i
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
