The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 45,200
€ 22,100
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.31 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
CD
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
414 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
