The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 46,400
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
787 lb
22.45 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
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 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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 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 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 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).
108 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft