The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 21,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.2
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.08 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
F20
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.04 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
