The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 45,200
€ 32,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
