The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 48,500
€ 23,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.77 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
F20
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
437 mi
Range
241 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
