The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 46,400
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
22.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
F21
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft