The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 45,200
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1411
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
1765
1984
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
2690
4324
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.08 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M140i
36 mpg
8 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
7.4 kg
No data
motorway
4.8 kg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
414 mi
Range
242 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L