The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 45,200
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft