The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 42,500
€ 37,400
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
1411
1765
1984
1461
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1411 mm
Height
1461 mm
2690
4324
2578
4212
4324 mm
Length
4212 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
414 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
