The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 47,800

€ 24,700

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.84 %

General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L