The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 M140i is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
BMW M140i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.12 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 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 M140i
30 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
11 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
414 mi
Range
249 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft