The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 43,300
€ 21,600
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M140i is 4.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
69.5
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.6 in
Height
63.8 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.56 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.04 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
