The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 47,800
€ 21,600
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
F21
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
