The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 45,200
€ 23,400
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 12 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 21 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1621
1759
1946
1765 mm
Width
1759 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1411 mm
Height
1621 mm
2690
4324
2578
4204
4324 mm
Length
4204 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.87 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
414 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
