The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 48,500
€ 29,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M140i is 1.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.7
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
105.9
170.2
103.1
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.97 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
F20
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
