The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 47,800
€ 24,500
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.9 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1411
1765
1984
1491
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1411 mm
Height
1491 mm
2690
4324
2620
4255
4324 mm
Length
4255 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
233 kg
15.03 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
437 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
