The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,500
€ 26,100
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 6.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1411
1765
1984
1492
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1492 mm
2690
4324
2620
4258
4324 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.54 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
12.17 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
414 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
