The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 47,800
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.47 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
F21
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft