The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 47,800
€ 27,500
€ 47,800
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 considerably. The BMW M140i is 12.5 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1480
1786
2048
1765 mm
Width
1786 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1411 mm
Height
1480 mm
2690
4324
2578
4199
4324 mm
Length
4199 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1397 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.87 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
