The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 49,800
€ 24,200
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M140i is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58.3 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.66 %
General
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
